PURPOSE: This rule establishes specific fire safety requirements for adult day care programs and facilities.

Editor’s Note: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of this rule in its entirety would be unduly cumbersome or expensiue. The entire text of the material referenced has been filed with the secretary of state. This material may be found at the Office oftheSecretaryofStateorat the headquarters oftheagencyandisavailabletoalLyinterested person at a cost established by state law.

1. (I) Adult day care programs located in organized areas or municipalities shall obtain, annually, written approval from local fire safety officials certifying that the facility complies with local fire codes. If there are not apphcable codes, or if the division determines that the codes are not adequate to assure the safety of older or handicapped persons, the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association, Life Safety Code for Places o/ Assembly (NFPA No. 101, 1981 edition) shall apply. This section shall not be applicable to associated adult day care programs holding a current license to operate issued by the Division of Aging or the Department of Health if the designated adult day care program space was included in the most recent inspection by those agencies.
2. (2) The facility shall have a minimum of two
3. (2) exits remote from each other. Exits shall be clearly marked with exit signs and shall provide egress at ground level.
4. (3) Each provider shall locate, install and maintain in operable condition an adequate number of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers of the appropriate type as determined in consultation with the local fire authorities or the Division of Aging. Fin 13 CSR 15-8 , m

extinguishers shall comply with NFPA 10 requirements. (4) A written plan for assuring the safety of participants, staff and volunteers in case of fire or other disaster shall be developed in consultation with state or local fire authorities and shall include at a minimum, the following:

1. (A) A written assessment of potential fire or safety hazards present on the premises and actions and mocedures to follow to minimize potential dadger;
2. (B) A written schedule for periodic checks for battery strength of smoke detectors and adequate pressure of fire extinguishers; and
3. (C) A written training plan and schedule for staff and volunteers on safety responsibilities and actions to be taken if an emergency situation occur-s. Auth: sections 660.050, RSMo iCum. Szq~pp. 19921 and 660.418, RSMo (1986).* Original rule filed Oct. l&1984, effective Jan. 11,1985. ‘Original authority: 660.050, RSMo 119841, amended 1988, ,992 and 660.418, RSMo (1984).